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Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a system capable of sustainably releasing the appropriate chemokines in a manner that mimics the body’s processes.
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Technology: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stromal cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including osteoblasts (bone cells) and chondrocytes (cartilage cells), and possess both a regenerative and regulatory potential. These cells may be used as immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory agents. During injury or inflammation, the body will migrate these cells to the site of damage. Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a system capable of sustainably releasing the appropriate chemokines in a manner that mimics the body’s natural process to attract MSC cells to a desired site. Applications: * Potential treatment for diseases of inflammation including rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, or by inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or atherosclerosis. * May be useful in wound healing application